Understanding the Microphysical Properties of Developing Cloud Clusters during TCS-08

Abstract

Our overarching hypothesis is that there are significant microphysical differences between developing and non-developing cloud clusters. The objective is to identify the environmental and microphysical differences between developing and non-developing cloud clusters in the western North Pacific. Specific investigations include: (1) detailed investigation of genesis using observations gathered during the TCS-08 field campaign; (2) detailed investigation of genesis using remote-sensed observations from platforms that are maintained on a more permanent basis including satellite-based infrared, visible, and microwave imagers and long-range lightning detectors; (3) generalized study that aims to build an ability to detect and classify developing and non-developing cloud clusters using remote-sensing platforms alone.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2010
Accession Number
ADA542061

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth A. Ritchie
  • William C. Conant

Organizations

  • University of Arizona

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Classification
  • Cyclogenesis
  • Cyclones
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • False Alarms
  • High Resolution
  • Hurricanes
  • Lapse Rate
  • Meteorology
  • Remote Sensing
  • Sea Level
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Surface Temperature
  • Tropical Cyclones

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space